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Re: Best Charging Practices for FLA Batteries
According to the chart above (and what I have seen for published for other batteries)... Cycling 20% every day vs cycling 40% every 2 days--The batteries will last exactly the same (3,000 20% cycles …1 · -
Re: Energy usage caused by malfunctioning security light?
The motion security lights you buy at Costco seem to last around 3-5 years before they go bad... Say your light is now drawing 30 Watts 24x7: * 30 Watts * 24 hours per day * 30 days per month * 1 kWH…1 · -
Re: Pv volts vs battery volts
You may also have some charging current limits too. Many GEL batteries in North America have a 5% maximum rate of charge (vs the 10-15%+ for other styles of lead acid batteries). If you charge them t…1 · -
Re: Advice on pop up truck campers?
The one warning I can think of for pickup campers... If you park the camper on the ground, make sure you have the bottom blocked up for support of the camper floor. As I recall (decades ago), without…1 · -
Re: Cable Connections: Battery Bank
The charge controller(s) need good ventilation... Do not install them in a closet/closed space. Keeping electronics (and batteries) cool is always helpful to ensure good life (and reducing thermal cy…1 ·
